Technische Hochschule Bingen
About
A university in Bingen offers engineering, computer science, and business; tuition is tuition-free for international students, with an IELTS 6 entry bar. The EU-recognised diploma comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Bingen sits on the Rhine in the Rheingau wine region — a genuinely beautiful small town where student housing costs €280–400 and you can hike to vineyards on weekends. The town is calm and focused, with a tight student community around the university. It's not a party scene, but it's real life at a human scale.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester 2026/27 — most Bachelor's and Master's programmes, closing date2026-09-15
This is the specific closing date published for the current (2026/27) cycle, not a year-less standing rule — the site states only that the window opens in early May, not when it closes. A small number of programmes close earlier (Environmental Sustainability M.Sc.: 15 July 2026; Informatik/Computer Science M.Sc.: 1 June 2026) or later (Klimaschutz und Klimaanpassung, Maschinenbau: 30 September 2026). Source: https://www.th-bingen.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-einschreibung/fristen-und-formalitaeten
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Technische Hochschule Bingen as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Technische Hochschule Bingen is €0 per year. Living costs in Bingen am Rhein are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Technische Hochschule Bingen?
English-taught programmes at Technische Hochschule Bingen typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Where is Technische Hochschule Bingen located?
Technische Hochschule Bingen is in Bingen am Rhein, Germany. Berlinstraße 109, 55411 Bingen am Rhein, Germany
What can you study at Technische Hochschule Bingen?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, Business.
Accommodation
TH Bingen students are eligible for the Studierendenwerk Mainz dormitory in Bingen (Hintere Grube 5), about 20 minutes by bus from campus; barrier-free single apartments (~17–20 m²) rent for €391–401/month, all-inclusive. Private WG-Zimmer listings on wg-gesucht.de for Bingen cluster around €320–470/month.
Source- Studierendenwerk Bingen · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students makes this public university one of the most affordable options in Germany.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not elite English preparation.
- Engineering, computer science, and business are all offered, covering the most employment-relevant fields in Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition and opens the full Schengen labour market after graduation.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates structured time to convert studies into local employment.
- Bingen am Rhein sits in Rhineland-Palatinate, a state with active chemical, pharma, and engineering industries offering regional internship opportunities.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and instruction will require B2–C1 German regardless of the IELTS requirement.
- Non-EU applicants without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding up to one year.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year, which must be secured before the visa application.
- Bingen is a small town; the student social scene, housing market, and part-time job options are more limited than in major university cities.
- Students may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year, but work rights do not begin until enrolment is confirmed and the residence permit issued.
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